Drapery is the correct term; drape refers to the way of fabric hangs or the act of draping or arranging it in flowing lines. Generally, though, draperies are thought of as heavy, opaque fabrics that can be drawn or that stand idly at the sides of the windows purely for decoration. These are more tailored and have pleated, smocked, or gathered headings, which can either completely cover the window or can be pulled back to the sides, and can be lined or unlined. They are attached to traversing rods with special pin hooks.
Types of Draperies
Draw Draperies are any window treatment designed for use with a traverse rod, creating a window covering that can be drawn to open or close, either from both sides to the center (center draw) or from one side to the other (one-way draw)
Hand-Drawn Draperies are drapery treatments that are pulled open or closed by hand or with a baton.
Over draperies is the topmost drapery in a double or combination drapery treatment.
Pinch Pleated Draperies are a popular treatment for windows because draperies open to let light in and close for privacy. The pleats are spaced at intervals to control the fullness of the drapery. The more fabric that is pleated into the drapery panels, the fuller the draperies become.
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